Shelby Turbo Package for Mustangs

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Shelby offers a Turbo package for 05-up Mustangs. Shelby Dodges mentioned in article.


http://turboneticsinc.com/forum/news...bo-system.html

LAS VEGAS – Nov. 3, 2009 – Executives with Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) unveiled a new turbo based post-title package for 2007-2008 Shelby GT's and 2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT's with a manual transmission. The 550 horsepower "Shelby Turbo" package boosts not only the car's output, but also enhances the handling, braking and looks of the venerable pony car.

"In 1985, Carroll used a turbo to turn Chrysler's K Car into a rocket," said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Autos. "Though we've offered supercharged packages for vehicles for several years, many enthusiasts longed for a turbo option because of the different driving characteristics offered with this type of force induction. The Shelby Turbo was created to fulfill that need."

The turbo was developed with the help of California based Turbonetics. Since 1978, Turbonetics has been the leading source for turbochargers and forced induction components.

"Turbonetics has the unique ability to combine our individual component specialties with precise engine tuning to create incredibly reliable and powerful bolt-on forced induction systems," said Brad Lewis, president of Turbonetics. "We were excited to work with the Shelby Autos team on designing and engineering a solution that is the first 50 state and CARB compliant turbo system in history for their post-title packages."

Mustang Racing Technologies of Plymouth was also involved in the program.

"As the vehicle integrator for this project, I was responsible for matching the Shelby brand attribute requirements to the appropriate solution," stated Scott Hoag, founder and president of MRT. "It was a challenge as the Shelby Autos team wanted the package to be 50 state and CARB compliant while also meeting rigorous performance standards. The result is a robust package that is worthy of the Shelby name."

The package can be applied to a 2007-09 or Shelby GT 2005-09 Mustang GT at the Las Vegas Shelby facility or one of its mod shops. The installed package costs $21,599, not including the car. Standard components include:
o Shelby/Turbonetics Turbocharger with 550 HP (at the crank)
o Short throw shifter
o Shelby Pro-Plus 4 wheel brake system
o Performance suspension with Caster/Camber Plates
o Borla dual exhaust
o Shelby Bar Grille and stripes
o Shelby Gauge Pod and Shelby Signature Gauges
o Serialized dash and engine bay plaque, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity
o Shelby Functional Deep Draw hood with pins
o Shelby Turbocharged Floor Mats
o Specific 18" X 9" Chrome Aluminum Wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 275/35/18 tires

Optional equipment includes:
o Shelby GT-H Front Fascia and Shelby Rear Fascia
o Baer 6-Piston Extreme front and rear brake kit
o Front Brake Ducts
o Performance clutch
o Eibach Pro-2 Coil-Over Shocks and Struts
o Eibach Pro Sway Bar Kit and Eibach Pro Alignment Kit
o 1" drop Lower Ball Joints
o Bump Steer Kit
o Upgraded front lower control arm bushings
o 8-point roll cage

The Shelby Turbo package is now available. Interested parties can contact Roger Sorel with Shelby Autos at (702) 942-7325 or Rogers@ShelbyAutos.com.

[Mario]

Nice little bit there about Shelby's dark past haha.

$22K for 550 Crank HP.

I can't wait to run into one at a stop light.

[neongary]

Too bad they don't just offer the turbo set up alone with a option to get all the bling later on if one desires.

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Too bad they don't just offer the turbo set up alone with a option to get all the bling later on if one desires.

I beleive you can get the kit separately from Turbonetics.

http://www.turboneticsinc.com/15168_mustang_system

[Mopar318]

I beleive you can get the kit separately from Turbonetics.

http://www.turboneticsinc.com/15168_mustang_system

So there really is nothing "Shelby Engineered" about this whole kit. It looks like a bunch of parts from other manufactures, overpriced, and installed.

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So there really is nothing "Shelby Engineered" about this whole kit. It looks like a bunch of parts from other manufactures, overpriced, and installed.

Isn't that what we've kinda come to inspect from Shelby in the last 3 decades? He pretty much takes performance parts that others have developed, either for OE production on other models, the general aftermarket, or some appearance items that are Shelby Specific, sticks his name on em and sells em at rediculous premiums. Not that I find anything wrong with that. If people are willing to pay for his name, I say more power to him!

Even his days with Chrysler. The numbered cars were basically regular production models with some bolt on parts from various OE and aftermarket parts bins. The exceptions to this MIGHT be the engine managment engineering. Although I am not sure if that wasn't larely done by Chrysler engineers. I also don't know about the Shelby Dakota, and how much work it took to put the V8 in there before the factory did it.

The man does have a spectacular racing history. Can't take that away from him.

[Vigo]

I agree, its nothing different from whats been happening for decades.

I think overall, the new cars he's done are WAY better as overall packages then the shelby dodges were. The downside of which is that you may never be able to pull one out of the weeds behind a barn for $500, which is the only way many of us in the t-m world can afford to own "shelby automobiles".

[bris09]

I've talked to Scott Hoag numerous times. He is a really down to earth guy who loves all kinds of cars. You'll find quite a few Mach 1's (including mine) and Bullets with his signature on them. He was in charge of team Mustang before leaving Ford. The Machs and Bullets were his cars. We even spent a good 45 minutes talking about my 89 Daytona. He's actually branched out to include parts for the Charger, 300C, Challenger, and the new Camaro. He's said numerous times that he would rather see a well maintained car with 50K miles than the same car in showroom shape with only 2k miles.

[1966 dart wagon]

wow thats expensive